TF1’s *Star Academy* Season 12 saw the elimination of 23-year-old Maylis after a competitive second prime, where the remaining students performed live, including the Class of 2024 anthem. Despite her disappointment, Maylis received support from former contestant Louis Montemont, who encouraged her to persist in her dreams. Meanwhile, the competition intensifies for the 14 remaining contestants, with teacher Marlène Schaff advising them to channel their energy for better performances in the weeks to come.
TF1 recently broadcast the second live show of the 12th season of Star Academy, marking a significant moment in the competition as the first student was eliminated. The unfortunate contestant was Maylis, a 23-year-old from Belgium, who was one of three students nominated for elimination after mid-week evaluations. Alongside Paul and Thomas, who were ultimately saved by viewers and their peers, Maylis had to say goodbye after the show had entertained fans for just over two hours. The evening featured memorable performances, including the Class of 2024 anthem debut and popular hits like S’il suffisait d’aimer by Céline Dion and La vie ne m’apprend rien by Daniel Balavoine, culminating in an emotional tribute with Les feux d’artifice by Calogero.
Throughout the week, Maylis had expressed her fears about being the first to leave the program. She shared, ‘I’m keeping a smile on my face because this is an incredible experience.’ Her positivity, however, couldn’t shield her from elimination, despite her hopes to build lasting connections with her fellow contestants. Fortunately, she received encouragement from Louis Montemont, a former contestant from last year’s season who shared a similar fate.
A Message from a Former Contestant
Contrary to what one might expect, it wasn’t one of the finalists, like Julien Lieb or Axel Marbeuf, who reached out to console Maylis. Instead, it was Louis Montemont, another contestant who had been among the first eliminated from his class. In a heartfelt Instagram post on October 20, Louis reassured her with wise words of encouragement. He acknowledged her disappointment, saying, ‘It’s hard to see your dream falter when you’ve put so much effort into it.’ He emphasized that the beginning of her career starts now, even though the journey ahead would be challenging. Louis advised Maylis to embrace the ‘ups and downs’ she would face and believed that with self-confidence and determination, she could transform this setback into success. ‘Welcome to the family’, he concluded.
Guidance for Remaining Contestants
As for the remaining 14 contestants, the competition presses on. Host Nikos Aliagas has scheduled their next gathering for the end of the upcoming show, reminding them of the excitement ahead after his participation in a disco medley that sparked lively discussions on social media.
Even with immunity, Marine received some constructive criticism from their expression coach Marlène Schaff. The day after the elimination show, Marlène addressed the contestants, stressing the importance of controlling their energy. ‘Your enthusiasm is overflowing, but it can lead to chaos. It’s crucial not to make too many excuses and to channel your energy effectively,’ she advised, offering them strategies to enhance their performances in the future. The pressure is on as they strive for improvement and success!